Beowulf
Meaningbee wolf · Old English
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #7,089 in 2021
7 babies were named Beowulf in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2010–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Beowulf you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Beowulf, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Beowulf would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBeowulf first shows up in US birth records in 2010, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #7,089.
- New on the sceneBeowulf wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2010.
- MeaningIn Old English, Beowulf means “bee wolf”.
About the name Beowulf
Beowulf is a boy name of Anglo Saxon origin meaning “bee wolf”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ulf”. US birth records list Beowulf for boys from 2010 to 2025, in 12 of those 16 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #7,089 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Anglo Saxon names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.5 | 398,406 boys |
| 2020s | 3.8 | 265,487 boys |
More Anglo Saxon boy names
- Unisex name: Tate · cheerful
- Boy name: Lewis · famous warrior
- Boy name: Finan · fair
- Boy name: Chapman · merchant
- Boy name: Eddison · son of Edward
- Unisex name: Silver · silver
- Boy name: Shephard · sheep herder
- Boy name: Boniface · good fate
Questions about the name Beowulf
What does the name Beowulf mean?
Beowulf means “bee wolf” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Beowulf?
Beowulf has Anglo Saxon roots in our records. Other Anglo Saxon names include Tate, Lewis, Finan.
Is Beowulf a boy or girl name?
Beowulf is a boy name.
How popular is the name Beowulf?
Beowulf ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#7,089).